The Business Case For RFID

There is a business case for RFID. RFID can address the operational efficiency of the logistics business processes of an enterprise, such as receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, and transferring materials...

The RFID Implementation

RFID in the Receiving Business Process: RFID readers are placed in the receiving area to monitor pallet and case RFID tags. The full receiving process is automated: The RFID readers verify the pallet license plate, count the units on the pallet, identify the vendor, and confirm the purchase order receipt without human intervention in the business transaction...

RFID Risks

RFID Standards, Applications, and Work Processes The RFID business case comes with some risks. RFID standards are still emerging and changes are likely in the short-to-medium time frame...

Conclusion

The RFID business case is real and compelling. Operational efficiencies still exist in an enterprise and its value chain which can be farmed through the application of an RFID infrastructure and the integration of new logistics work processes.